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Can I Take Biotin For Hair Growth And Skin Problems?

Hello. I take 25 mg metoprolol twice a day and 10 mg of methimazole twice a day as well. I have been losing an abnormal amount of hair. Is it alright if I take biotin for my hair and skin? They both have changed drastically since taking the meds. Thank you!
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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Hi,

It seems that you may be having telogen effluvium. There may be some cause. Even medications you take might cause hairloss. There may be some other cause like internal disease,anaemia, thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies,stress and anxiety. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.
You continue biotin tab 10 mg daily for long time along with the treatment of causative disease. Apply mild steroid lotion on the scalp. Scalp condition may be improve with the use of good shampoo. If there is dandruff, cleanse the scalp using the ketoconazole containing shampoo. You may be benefitted. I hope you got my answer.

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Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Can I Take Biotin For Hair Growth And Skin Problems?

Hi, It seems that you may be having telogen effluvium. There may be some cause. Even medications you take might cause hairloss. There may be some other cause like internal disease,anaemia, thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies,stress and anxiety. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. You continue biotin tab 10 mg daily for long time along with the treatment of causative disease. Apply mild steroid lotion on the scalp. Scalp condition may be improve with the use of good shampoo. If there is dandruff, cleanse the scalp using the ketoconazole containing shampoo. You may be benefitted. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD